My Husband, a Marshal: Conquering the Stars with My Culinary Arts-Chapter 631 - 213: Candied Chestnuts (Part 2)

Regarding the subtle green-tea flavor emanating from Chen Yin, both Du Xixi and Ke Xing felt a bit speechless. However, Miao Miao, who was naïve about such matters, truly believed that Chen Yin meant what he said, so she grasped his hand and gently comforted him: "It’s okay, I’m resting these few days. After the prenatal check-up is over, I’ll go to the Imperial Palace to help you with your duties."

Miao Miao felt that since her relationship with Chen Yin had just been publicly announced, there was no need to hide it in front of family. The hands they held together were openly displayed before Du Xixi and Ke Xing’s eyes, leaving Chen Yin feeling a bit embarrassed.

Strangely, even though when thousands of people at Blue Star University had been watching them, Chen Yin could show his affection calmly. Yet now, in front of just Ke Xing and Du Xixi, his face felt a little warm, as if a young couple in love had been caught getting cozy by nosy parents.

A certain "youngster" coughed softly. Although he felt the hand he held with Miao Miao was almost on fire, he had no intention of letting go and pretended to sit upright calmly. Everyone thought he was going to gently refuse Miao Miao, fearing she would be too tired from running back and forth, but who knew...

Chen Yin looked at Miao Miao and smiled, "Then I’ll have Rob prepare a new palace for you. If keeping me company tires you out, you can rest there."

"Mhm!" Miao Miao had accompanied Chen Yin before, but those instances were during short breaks, unlike this longer period. Chen Yin arranging a palace for her was for her own good. She had no reason to refuse, nor did she need to.

The newly minted couple showed off their affection for quite a while before the slightly late dinner finally started in earnest. As Du Xixi enjoyed her food with a rare appetite, she felt her Light Computer buzz as if someone sent her a message.

Du Xixi temporarily put down her chopsticks, opened her Light Computer, and saw that the most active person in her friend list had sent her a message again.

"Sun Mulin": Sister-in-law! Big news! Big news! His Majesty and Miao Miao are together? Isn’t that terrifying!

"Sun Mulin": Wow, I thought His Majesty was going to be like me and not look for a partner. Turns out he had his eye on Miao Miao for a while? I’ve been wondering why his reaction was so big when I mentioned I like Miao Miao’s type last time.

"Sun Mulin": Oh dear, Miao Miao is so petite, His Majesty Chen Yin better not bully her.

"Sun Mulin": Speaking of which, have you discussed the marriage yet? Should we all get together for a meal when it’s settled? After all, I’m like an older brother to Miao Miao!

...

The stream of messages continued from Sun Mulin, and Du Xixi raised an eyebrow. Seeing that Chen Yin and Miao Miao were sitting across from her, she simply turned the screen of her Light Computer towards them, showing the chat to Chen Yin.

Chen Yin had just placed a slice of rose goose breast on Miao Miao’s plate when he noticed the screen turning his way. He leaned in a bit, squinted at the flood of messages, but only the one about "marriage" caught his attention.

With a chuckle, Chen Yin, noticing Du Xixi’s unhurried demeanor in responding, wasn’t in a rush either. Instead, he nudged Miao Miao, who was focused on her meal, and laughed, "Look, Sun Mulin is urging us to get married!"

Miao Miao blushed at the mention of "marriage," but her eyes also drifted to the screen. She noticed that Sun Mulin had sent nearly twenty messages in just a few minutes, including some about the Star Network, causing her to frown slightly and ask, "Does the Star Network already know about me and Brother Chen Yin?"

"Considering the time, probably," Du Xixi replied softly. Their attitude towards this matter was to manage it cautiously. They wouldn’t hide it, but neither would they announce it to All-Star proudly.

Miao Miao and Chen Yin’s relationship was simple and steady. They weren’t seeking anything intense or to receive All-Star’s passionate blessings. As long as they were happily together, that was enough.

Noticing a hint of unspoken unease in Miao Miao’s expression, Chen Yin gently patted her hand to reassure her, saying softly, "Don’t worry. I’ve had Rob keep an eye on the comments. If anyone tries to stir up trouble, the system will automatically suppress them."